Moscato Ambar, Florio

MOSCATO AMBAR

Production area

Vineyards grown on the hinterland of Noto and Trapani

Grape variety

Moscato di Alessandria and Moscato Bianco

Type

Fortified wine

Classification

Typical geographical indication (I.G.T. Terre Siciliane)

Soil

Pantelleria: volcanic origin, very dark and rich in mineral salts. Noto: white soils, extremely calcareous and arid

Altitude

In both cases between 50 and 150 metres above sea level

Vineyard

Traditional bush-trained, in little hollows protected against strong African winds in Pantelleria and high and cordon-trained in the Noto area

Climate

Insular, hot, dry and very windy

Harvest

By hand, advanced ripening, during the 1st week of September

Vinification

Soft pressing of the grapes, short maceration on the skins and fermentation at controlled temperature (17° - 18° C.) to reach the alcohol content of 5° - 6°. Addition of distilled wine until 15° is reached to stop the fermentation process and preserve most of the must’s sugars and their aromas

Ageing

Up to spring to favour the natural clarification. At least 2 months in bottle

Tasting note

Colour: bright golden colour with light topaz highlights

Bouquet: intense and harmonious, delicate Muscat scents with clear notes of sage, acacia and apricot

Flavour: full, smooth, with notes of acacia honey and pleasant finish of dried figs and raisins

Alcohol content

15,5 % vol

Sugar content

125 g/

Serving temperature

For dessert 14° - 16° C

Recommended with

Perfect with all pastries. To enjoyed at 8°- 10°C. with fruit and ice-cream

first year of production

Vintage year 2009